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Murphy’s Latest Tax Hikes: Cigarettes, Casinos & Real Estate – Oh My!

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Trenton NJ, “The Only Taxes People Like Are the Ones Someone Else Pays” — But in New Jersey, You’re Probably Paying Them Too . If there’s one thing more certain than death and taxes, it’s New Jersey finding new taxes.

Starting August 1, smokers in the Garden State will find their wallets even lighter as a fresh round of cigarette and vape taxes goes into effect. Yes, that’s right — Gov. Phil Murphy and the Democrat-led Legislature have once again reached deep into the playbook of “creative revenue generation” and pulled out… even more taxes.

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New Eagleton Poll: New Jerseyans Frustrated Over Taxes, Affordability, and Transit

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NEW JERSEY — A new Rutgers-Eagleton Poll reveals that New Jersey residents are largely dissatisfied with how the state government is handling critical issues, particularly taxes, cost of living, and public transportation. The report, conducted between June 13 and 16, 2025, paints a picture of a public increasingly frustrated with both state and national leadership — a sentiment expected to shape the upcoming 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.

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U.S. Unemployment Claims Hit a Three-Year High as Housing Costs Soar

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Ridgewood NJ, Recurring applications for unemployment benefits in the U.S. have reached their highest levels in over three years, signaling longer job searches for out-of-work Americans. These continuing claims provide insight into the number of individuals relying on unemployment benefits.

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Cost of Living: A Major Roadblock to the American Dream

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Ridgewood NJ, a recent MarketWatch/YouGov poll revealed a sobering truth: three out of four Americans see the cost of living as a “major roadblock” to achieving the American dream. Among the factors cited, 64% highlighted housing costs, while others pointed to corruption (55%), healthcare expenses (52%), and taxes (45%) as significant barriers.

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